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SR12 GXY

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR12 GXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 133,379 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield loose ,not likely to fall off

Fail 20 Aug 2024 103,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield loose ,not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

noise from rack

Fail 13 Nov 2021 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

noise from rack

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,985 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,099 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,149 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre no cord visible

Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre no cord visible

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking around sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking around sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,423 miles

osf tyre inner sidewall split but no cords showing

osr tyre inner sidewall split but no cord showing

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SR12 GXY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR12 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SR12 GXY registered?

SR12 GXY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SR12 GXY safe to buy?

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